I can’t believe I hadn’t come across this yet! Posting in case you can benefit from it, too.
Challenge
On Windows, I often need to open a taskbar app as an admin, such as Powershell or Windows Terminal.
I thought my options were limited to:
- Right-click the icon, (and in the case of windows terminal, right-click again), and select “Run as Administrator”.
- Set the app to always run as an administrator via the security settings in the shortcut – not something I love doing from a security standpoint, and not an option with Windows Terminal to my knowledge.
Solution: A Keyboard Shortcut!
I had no idea about this and I absolutely love it.
You can use Win + Ctrl + Shift + [Position number] to open a pinned taskbar app as an admin.
For example, I have the windows terminal pinned as the farthest left icon on my taskbar. Win + Ctrl + Shift + 1 opens it as an admin.
Bonus: Another Thing I’d Apparently Missed
You can also hold Ctrl + Shift and then click the icon to start it in admin mode. I feel more productive already.
Happy elevating!
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